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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Dell’s Alienware M14x (from S$2,699) and M17x (from S$3,599) are now available from its online store.
The M14x claims to be “the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the Universe” while the M17x is 3D-capable – offering an immersive, high-definition, surround-sound experience.
Dell Alienware M14x (left, from S$2,699) and M17x (right, from S$3,599)
The M14x features optional dual drive configurations, up to 16GB of memory for extreme multitasking, a Blu-ray combo optical drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics engine with GDDR5 graphics memory.
AlienFX Implementation in EA’s Battlefield 3
Dell is also announcing its ongoing collaboration with EA to implement an AlienFX software and lighting control system as well as an exclusive Alienware Arena dog tag in Battlefield 3.
Customers can experience these AlienFX implementations while playing Battlefield 3 today, which will provide gamers with a more personal experience by adjusting lighting colors and effects settings.
Gamers will see unique loading and menu and player health lighting effects that will change throughout their Battlefield 3 gameplay experience.
This is the most advanced GPU in a 14-inch form factor and the first time Alienware is offering GDDR5 graphics on a laptop of this size.
The M17x delivers the latest NVIDIA and AMD graphics card options, up to 32GB of memory, optional 17.3-inch 120Hz WideFHD WLED 3D display, and THX 3D surround sound.
It is one of the first laptops to offer the AMD Radeon HD 7970M graphics card and the latest GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 660M and 675M graphics solutionsii.
Both laptops feature Intel’s 3rd Generation processors and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies, HDMI 1.4, USB 3.0 for fast data transfer, Bluetooth 4.0, optional 3D HD gaming capability, optional Blu-ray disc drive and exceptional surround-sound quality from Klipsch speakers.
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Toshiba has unveiled its latest line of Satellite notebook computers. The M800, L800 and C800 series of notebooks come in a wide range of configurations, screen sizes and colours.
They will be available soon (this quarter) throughout South and South East Asia.
Toshiba's new line of Satellite notebooks - M800, L800 and C800 Series.
All the models come standard with at least one USB 3.0 port and Bluetooth 4.0.
Toshiba’s eco Utility, PC Health Monitor, promotes laptop longevity with utilities designed to protect vital components and conserve power.
Toshiba Hi-speed Start Technology offers smarter and quicker bootup and resume that saves precious time.
| Toshiba Satellite |
M800 Series |
L800 Series |
C800 Series |
| Price |
S$1,199 |
S$1,099 |
S$869 |
| Colours available |
Gold Blaze
Pink Blush
Blue Horizon |
Midnight Black
Luscious Red
Icy White |
Black Graphite
Red Graphite |
And Toshiba’s Resolution+ video upconversion technology breathes new life into standard-def video by seamlessly adjusting color, brightness and contrast to give video a more high-def look and feel.
If you’re wondering about the ultrabook class, Toshiba had just launched the Satellite U840 Series early in February. Here’s the review of the ultrabook.
A brief description and key specifications for each series is tabulated below.
Toshiba Satellite M800 Series
 Toshiba Satellite M845 notebook The M800 series promises solid performance, functionality and style.
Its thin and light body weighs only 1.99kg and has a spacious track pad and raised tile keyboard.
Additional multimedia and connectivity features include ATI Radeon HD 7670 graphics card with 2GB dedicated video memory, stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD, HD Webcams, HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports, as well as Toshiba Video Player that supports 2D to 3D conversions. |
- 2nd generation Intel Core i3 and i5 Processors
- RAM: up to 8GB DDR3
- 2.5” HDD (5,400 rpm) up to 750 GB
- 14.0” HD Clear SuperView display with LED backlighting, 1,366 x 768 pixels
- Intel HD Graphics 3000, or ATI ATI Radeon HD 7670 graphics card (2GB dedicated VRAM)
- Ultra-slim DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive (DVD±RW/RAM)
- WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN
- 2x USB 3.0 with USB Sleep-and-Charge, 1x USB 2.0, Multi Card Reader, HDMI
- A4 tile keyboard, TouchPad with multi-touch
- HD webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition
- Stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD Technology
- Toshiba Hi-Speed Start Technology
- Toshiba Video Player supporting 2D to 3D conversions and output via a 3D TV
- Toshiba Resolution+ , Toshiba Eco Utility, Toshiba PC Health Monitor
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic(English) or Premium (English/简中/繁中)
- Weight starting from 1.99kg
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Toshiba Satellite L800 Series
 Toshiba Satellite L840 notebook Value-for-money laptop targeted at families, students and small business owners.
There are three model classes: the highly-mobile Satellite L830 (13.5-inch diagonal widescreen display), the lightweight Satellite L840 (14-inch display), and the versatile Satellite L850 (15.6-inch display) desktop replacement.
The Satellite L800 series also comes with ATI Radeon HD 7670 graphics card with a choice of 1GB or 2GB dedicated video memory, stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD, HD Webcams, a HDMI Port and 2 USB 3.0 ports. |
- Choice of Intel 2nd generation Core i3, i5, or AMD processors
- Choice of 13.3”, 14.0” or 15.6” HD Clear SuperView display with LED backlighting, 1,366 x 768 pixels
- RAM: up to 8GB DDR3
- 2.5“ HDD (5,400 rpm) up to 750 GB
- Intel HD Graphics 3000, ATI Radeon HD 7670 graphics card (choice of 1GB or 2GB dedicated VRAM), or ATI Radeon HD 7550 graphics card (choice of 1GB) for 13.3” model.
- DVD-Super Multi drive (Double Layer) rewritable drive
- WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN
- 2x USB 3.0 with USB Sleep-and-Charge, 1x USB 2.0, Multi Card Reader, HDMI
- A4 tile keyboard, TouchPad with multi-touch
- HD webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition
- Stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD Technology and Toshiba Audio Enhancement
- Toshiba Hi-Speed Start Technology
- Toshiba Video Player supporting 2D to 3D conversions and output via a 3D TV
- Toshiba Resolution+, Toshiba Eco Utility, Toshiba PC Health Monitor
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (English) or Premium (English/简中/繁中)
- Weight: Starting from 1.89kg (13.3” model), 2.12kg (14.0” model), 2.41 kg (15.6” model)
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Toshiba Satellite C800 Series
 Toshiba Satellite C840 notebook Entry-level affordable notebook computer for price conscious consumers, students and first-time buyers looking for basic productivity at home or in the office.
Available with a 14.0-inch and 15.6 inch diagonal widescreen display, the Satellite C800 Series offers configurations featuring either Intel or AMD processors.
The notebooks include 1x USB 3.0 ports, a Card Reader and an HDMI port. The system also includes a Webcam with Face Recognition technology, a DVD drive for watching movies and a full-sized keyboard. |
- Choice of Intel 2nd generation Core i3, Pentium Dual and Celeron or AMD processors
- Choice of 14.0” or 15.6” HD Clear SuperView display with LED backlighting, 1,366 x 768 pixels
- RAM: up to 8GB DDR3
- 2.5” HDD (5,400 rpm) up to 640GB
- Intel HD Graphics 3000, or ATI Radeon HD 7610M graphics card (1GB dedicated VRAM)
- DVD-Super Multi drive (Double Layer) rewritable drive
- WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN
- 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, Multi Card Reader, HDMI
- A4 tile keyboard , TouchPad with multi-touch
- Webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition
- Stereo speakers with Toshiba Audio Enhancement
- Toshiba Hi-Speed Start Technology
- Toshiba Resolution+, Toshiba Eco Utility, Toshiba PC Health Monitor
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic or Premium
- Weight: 2.12kg (14” model), 2.41 kg (15” model)
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
The M600 features a touch surface that lets you swipe and scroll on it with your fingertips to navigate intuitively while surfing the Web. It is now available in Singapore at S$89.
Logitech Touch Mouse M600 - available now for S$89.
With the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 you can scroll and swipe wherever the fingertips rest on the mouse.
Logitech Flow Scroll software makes scrolling fluid, much like scrolling on the touchscreen of a smartphone.
Slide a finger along the touch surface to experience immediate, continuous and free-flowing Web page scrolling.
The mouse’s unique shape is designed to facilitate the tasks we do most – pointing, clicking and scrolling.
It can be used by both right- and left-handers, with click areas that can easily be reassigned with Logitech SetPoint software.
In addition, the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 includes the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver, which can connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards through one USB port.
Add a keyboard, switch between mice, mix and match to fit your lifestyle, without having to change receivers or sacrifice another USB port.
The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 was named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Computer Peripherals product category.
The M600 is connected via a USB port and is compatible with Windows 7.
The mouse measures 111.3 x 64.3 x 29.2 mm and weighs 107.7g (with battery).
It comes with 3-year limited hardware warranty.
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and featuring an 11.6” screen, the powerful but portable Windows 7 device will be available this month at S$1,688.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 can be used as a tablet or be used as a desktop.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 is 12.9mm (0.5”) in thinness and weighs only 860g.
The docking station for the tablet.
When connected to the docking station, and the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), the Slate operates as a desktop PC.
The docking station provides the interface to other devices and enables the flexibility to sync to a larger monitor.
On its own, the SLATE PC Series 7 can used as an ultra-portable device just like a tablet. Battery life is up to 6 hours.
Used as a desktop when docked in and connected to optional Bluetooth keyboard.
Multiple input methods from touch screen keyboard to digital pen ensure make it a flexible solution for capturing, creating and presenting content on the go, using Microsoft Office 2010 or via web applications.
Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 (S$1,688)
An integrated microphone and dual 2MP (front) / 3MP (rear) cameras record audio/visual files, which can be stored and shared via the full-sized USB port or Wi-Fi, WiMAX and HSPA+ connection.
The SuperBright Plus 11.6” HD display provides outstanding picture quality and text-readability with 400nit brightness – 100% brighter than normal laptop displays, enabling full visual experience even outdoors.
The SLATE PC Series 7 boots up in 15 seconds and wakes from standby in 2 seconds.
Below are the key specifications.
| System Configuration |
| CPU |
Intel Huron River Core i5 2467M / Core i3 |
| Operating System |
Genuine Windows 7 Professional |
| LCD |
11.6” HD display, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400nit brightness, PLS(view angle>=170 degree) |
| GFX |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Memory |
2GB / 4GB DDR3 1333MHz |
| Storage |
64 / 128 GB SSD |
| Webcam |
Front : 2.0M, Rear: 3.0M |
| WWAN |
HSPA+ (802.11 bgn) |
| PAN |
BT 3.0 |
| Battery |
40Wh (up to 6 hours – based on Mobile Mark test) |
| Dimensions/Wt |
12.9mm / 860g (0.5” / 1.89lbs) |
| Input / Output |
| Input |
Capacitive Touch + Digitizer/ AF Coating, Durable Glass |
| Ports |
1x USB2.0 (Type A), m-HDMI, Audio (in/out), micro SD slot |
| Dock Connector |
Interface: USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, DC-in, HDMI |
| Keyboard |
Bluetooth keyboard (optional) |
Tags:Bluetooth, desktop, dock, keyboard, launch, PC, Samsung, Singapore, slate, tablet, Windows
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Monday, March 19th, 2012
I took the new Toshiba Satellite U840 ultra book for a ride last week. After a week of bringing it along for meetings and presentations, it proved a good balance between portability and performance.
Toshiba Satellite U840 Series ultrabook - portability and performance.
The Satellite U840 Series of ultrabooks is Toshiba’s first line of 14-inch ultrabooks – after the computer maker’s debut into the ultrabook arena with its 13.3-inch Z830 ultrabook last year.
Side view - only 20mm thin.
Compared with its 1.12kg predecessor, the 1.59kg Satellite U840 is heavier and only slightly bigger, but is considerably more affordable.
The Z830 costs almost twice the U840, which starts at S$1,399.
The Windows 7 Satellite U840 is comparable with other ultrabooks on the market (such as the Samsung Series 5 Ultra and HP Envy 14 Spectre) in terms of appearance and performance.
Most ultrabooks feature similar metallic brushed aluminum casings.
But the U840 weighs lighter because it does not include an optical drive.
The Toshiba Satellite U840 is what an ultrabook is meant to be – a good balance between portability and performance. It has the needed performance to excel in daily business and personal needs; yet is portable enough lug around in a bag without breaking your back (or your bank).
Read on below to find out what I liked and disliked about the Toshiba Satellite U840 ultrabook during the test-drive.
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Tags:review, Satellite, Toshiba, U840, ultrabook
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012
HP will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Halls 401-403, Booths 8150, 8245 & 8428. Check out the promotional discounts, freebies and purchase-with-purchase deals for its desktops and notebooks.
HP is at Level 4 at Suntec Singapore during IT Show 2012.
Check out some of HP’s star products at their booths: HP Folio, Omni, ENVY Spectre, Pavilion dv6, and TouchSmart.
HP ENVY Spectre
Accessories
Consumer desktops & notebooks - HP Folio, Omni, Pavilion, TouchSmart series.
Commercial notebooks - comprising the HP ProBook & EliteBook series.
You can view or download HP’s IT Show 2012 flyers above. Click on each of the thumbnails to get to the flyers (in PDF format).
Tags:accessories, desktop, HP, IT Show, IT Show 2012, laptops, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Toshiba has unveiled today its first 14-inch ultrabooks – from the Satellite U840 Series. Available from mid-May, prices will start from S$1,399 – depending on configuration.
(Update: Read the review for the Toshiba Satellite U840 Series ultrabook here.)
Toshiba Satellite U840 Ultrabook - S$1,399
At a weight starting from 1.59kg and thinness of 19.9mm, the Windows 7 Satellite U840 series offers a mix of style, portability and performance.
Metallic brushed aluminum chasis on the outside.
The Toshiba Satellite U840 is based on 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, and sports a metallic silver colour on the outside with a brushed aluminum chasis that provides strength and durability of lugging it around.
The Satellite U840 uses DDR3 memory, and offers a choice of 128GB solid state drive or Hybrid HDD with 16GB solid state drive, to couple responsive experience with increased durability and energy efficiency.
Illuminated tiled keyboard allows typing even in the dark.
Paired with Toshiba’s new Hi-Speed Start Technology, the Satellite U840 can power on and get users up and running at work or home in just seconds.
Despite being ultra-portable, the Satellite U840 is equipped with Bluetooth and WLAN plus a selection of full-size ports including HDMI and 3 USB ports, one of which is a USB 3.0 port.
The system also includes Toshiba’s USB Sleep & Charge technology to give users the freedom to charge their smartphones even while the system is powered down.
Sleek and thin but with ample connectivity.
The bright 14.0” non-reflective high-definition display and powerful stereo speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound 3D technology make the Satellite U840 ideal for listening to music, watching movies and video chatting.
Complemented with a super-thin illuminated raised-tiled keyboard and multi-gesture Clickpad, it also provides good contrast and typing comfort even in the dark.
The new Satellite U840 series comes with standard 1-year Regional Limited Warranty (parts & labor), 1-year battery (carry-in).
Key specifications of the Toshiba Satellite U840 Series Ultrabooks is listed below.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
Looking to improve efficiency in your photo-editing workflow? Or want to inject some fun and realism into your digital sketching? Check out the Wacom Bamboo series of graphics tablets.
Wacom Bamboo Fun graphics tablet
I’ve been trying out the Wacom Bamboo Fun graphics tablet for some time, using it with a whole spectrum of software during daily use, from photo-editing to digital sketching and painting, and as a replacement for the trusty old mouse – for navigating and interacting with Windows 7.
I came away pretty impressed with the S$329 (incl 7% GST) graphics tablet. It offers a good balance of price versus performance – and fun. If you’re into lots of digital sketching and painting, do check out the Bamboo Fun.
Bamboo Fun is compatible with both Windows (7, Vista, XP SP3 or later) and Macs (OS X 10.5.8 or later, Intel processor).
The graphics tablet measures 352 x 209 x 9.8mm with a relatively large active area of 217 x 137 mm.
Digital artwork
Something I wrote using the pen with Bamboo Fun in Painter Essentials.
When it comes to precise cursor-work, such as during digital drawing, sketching, tracing, colouring and painting – where fine precision is needed – the stylus pen is the undisputed tool-of choice.
The Bamboo Fun comes bundled with Corel Essentials 4 drawing/painting software.
The pen allowed detailed strokes impossible with the mouse.
Moreover, the pen is pressure-sensitive up to 1024 levels so you can use pressure to vary parameters such as the darkness of the drawing stroke, the amount of paint to apply, or the thickness of the stroke etc.
The pen comes with a pressure sensitive eraser as well, just like a real pencil!
It's the dragon year, so here's the Chinese character for dragon, with embellishments.
The only hassle I find is having to pick up and put down the pen when I need to use my right hand to type or press a key on the computer keyboard.
With the mouse, you just let go and it stays in place, ready to be moved the next time you need to do something.
With the pen, you need to place down the pen flat on the table and make sure it doesn’t roll off the table if your worktop is not flat.
And when you next need to use it again, you need to pick up the pen, and place the tip to the graphics tablet before you begin. With the mouse, once you touch the mouse, you can start moving the cursor.
This is a niggling hassle characteristic of all stylus pen-based graphics tablets.
I find the performance of the pen much better than those of graphics tablets I’ve used before – in terms of precision, pressure sensitivity and lag between moving the pen and the appearance of the stroke on the computer screen.
Replacement for the mouse
As a replacement for the mouse, it was equally capable and more intuitive, and less strenuous for the wrist.
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Tags:Bamboo, Fun, graphics tablets, review, Wacom
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Skoob is the first service to offer works by Singapore writers as well as study guides and educational books for local primary and secondary school students.
Launched by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today, skoob offers more than 39,000 local and international bestsellers for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
“The Singapore market has long been overlooked by e-book services from abroad. With the launch of skoob, Singapore readers finally have a service that offers local books and caters specifically to their tastes and needs,” said Goh Seow Eng, SingTel’s Chief of Digital Home.It is the first e-book service to accept payments in Singapore dollars and offers tremendous savings versus the cost of traditional paper books.
For example, fans of John Grisham can enjoy his novel, The Confession, at S$9.00 instead of S$17.07 at a bookshop.
Neil Humphreys’ acclaimed Complete Notes from Singapore is available at S$13.90 instead of S$29.90.
“It also provides local publishers and writers with a powerful digital platform that allows them to reach a wider audience,” Goh added.Skoob also offers a range of classics for free download, such as Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.
Skoob is available on Apple and Android tablets and smartphones via a free app. It can also be enjoyed on PCs and Macs using standard browsers.
Customers have the flexibility to download books on up to five devices. Payments can be made via Singapore credit cards. SingTel customers can choose to have purchases conveniently charged to their monthly bills.
“We are continuously working with publishers to expand our catalogue. We believe skoob’s range of local study guides and educational books will be well received by school students, and we are looking to include assessment papers soon,” Goh revealed.Mr Goh said that skoob is an important addition to SingTel’s growing suite of multimedia offerings, which includes the AMPed music service, deF!ND digital concierge, ESC games service, De!ite e-magazine service, exCite web video app and mio TV.
Skoob offers titles from six global publishing houses: Random House, Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, Simon and Schuster and Macmillan.
The service carries local titles, study guides and educational books from: Popular, Marshall Cavendish, Cengage Learning, Asiapac, Flame of the Forest, McGraw Hill, Sunbear, Monsoon, Singapore Asia Publishers (SAP) and Janus Education.
Chinese language books will be available soon.
Tags:Android, Apple, BlackBerry, desk, eBook, notebooks, smartphone, tablets
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Samsung today launched its Series 7 GAMER notebook (700G), designed to deliver a smarter and richer gaming experience and its premium Series 7 CHRONOS notebook (700Z), designed for maximum performance and productivity.
The Series 7 CHRONOS comprises a 13.3” model (700Z3A – S$1,688) and a 15.6” model (700Z5A – S$1,988), both available in mid November.
The Series 5 GAMER has the single 17.3” model (700G7A), priced at S$2,899, and is available now.
The notebooks come with Windows 7 operating system.
Main highlights of the Series 7 GAMER notebook
Main highlights of the premium Series 7 CHRONOS notebook
Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS
- Powered with the 2nd generation Quad-Core Intel’s Core i7 processor and an extra 8GB of flash memory on the motherboard that provides a faster start-up as well as increases overall performance.
- 2 times faster web browsing (based on Microsoft Internet Explorer).
- Only takes 2 seconds to restart, a 33% time-improvement from previous models.
- Battery lasts up to five times longer than other notebooks.
- 15.6” display fitted into a chassis used for the usual 15” models, allowing users to benefit from a large screen in the form factor of a smaller model.
- Series 7 CHRONOS 13.3” 700Z3A (S$1,688) and 15.6” 700Z5A (S$1,988) available in mid November.
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